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LOT 3058
Prototype Cochran Designed Underhammer Percussion Revolving Turret Musket Attributed to Wilkinson - Serial no. 27, 10 Bore cal., 37 1/4 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This impressive revolving turret musket was manufactured c. late 1830s-1840s based on designs patented by John Webster Cochran (1811-1873) of New York City in the U.S. and manufactured by C.B. Allen and also patented through patent agent Moses Poole in the U.K. and manufactured by James Wilkinson & Son. This musket may have been built by the Wilkinson shop as a pattern/prototype piece for consideration by the military and is the only known of its type. It has a block front sight that would also serve as
the bayonet stud, a long forearm, and heavy musket style stock with an iron buttplate. The only markings found are the Birmingham proof and “JW”
(James Wilkinson presumably) markings on the left side of the barrel and number “27” on the action as well as the underside of the turret and upper stock mortise.
CONDITION: Fine with gray and brown patina, mild oxidation, and general mild overall wear. The wood is very good with general mild wear including some small slivers absent. The lever latch is weak. The action is mechanically fine. This is an incredibly rare Cochran turret musket. We have never seen another one like it! Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3059
William Billinghurst Pill- Primed Revolving Rifle with Case - NSN, 45 cal., 29 5/8 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. William Billinghurst (1807- 1880) of Rochester, New York, was one of the most
famous firearms makers of his day and was particularly known for his revolving rifles based on the Miller patent. The barrel
is turned down to round for a small section at
the muzzle and has a small blade front sight and a notch rear sight and is signed “W.
BILLINGHURST” on top at the breech. A partial “ON” marking is visible on the upper right flat at the breech, likely a cut-off “REMINGTON” marking. The seven-shot cylinder is finely serrated for easier grip. The back action lock and action have scroll and border engraving. The smooth walnut forearm has a pewter end cap and a single barrel wedge. The smooth walnut straight grip stock has a brass trigger guard, toe plate, and crescent buttplate. Includes a period wood case with a variety of tools and loading equipment. Ramrod absent. CONDITION: Very good with patches of original finish, mostly silver-gray patina, some light pitting, attractively aged patina
on the brass furniture, and mild wear. The wood is fine with some small chips and scratches and generally fairly minor wear. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very good with moderate age and storage related wear. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3060
Very Scarce G.P. Foster Second Type P.W. Porter Turret Percussion Rifle - Serial no. 314, 50 cal., 26 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured by G.P. Foster of Taunton, Massachusetts, P.W. Porter’s revolving turret
rifles showcased a number of impressive features. This Second Type is fitted with an automatic percussion primer and a loading lever and is equipped with left-offset blade front and adjustable notch rear sights. “ADDRESS/P.W. PORTER/ NEW=YORK” and “P.W. PORTER’S/PATENT./1851.” are stamped on the upper right barrel flat. The turret is numbered “411”, while “314” is marked on various other components, including the barrel, frame, and lock plate. The rifle is mounted with a smooth straight wrist stock with a steel crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Good with some visible original finish retained on the turret and some of the internal components and otherwise mostly gray patina, some mild pitting, and general mild overall wear. The refinished stock is also good and has some small chips and gaps at the edges of the wrist and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
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